Ford F-150 vs GMC Sierra 1500 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$810
- F-150: 1 mpg better, 15 hp more.
- Sierra 1500: 1,600 lb more towing, 30 lb-ft more torque.
- Each wins 3 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | F-150 | Sierra 1500 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,085 | $40,895 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 325 hp | 310 hp | F-150 |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | Sierra 1500 |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | F-150 |
| Rear legroom | 43.6 in | 43.4 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 43.9 in | 44.5 in | Sierra 1500 |
| Length | 206.7 in to 229.9 in | 211.0 in | N/A |
| Width | 79.9 in | 81.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,397 lb | 4,440 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 7,400 lb | 9,000 lb | Sierra 1500 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.9 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s estimate | 6.4 s estimate | F-150 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| F-150 XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box $37,290 | Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD $38,300 | $1,010 |
| Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD $38,300 | F-150 XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box $37,290 | $1,010 |
Cost to run
F-150 costs $1,359 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | F-150 | Sierra 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,085 | $40,895 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $1,920 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $11,520 |
| Total, 6 years | $51,056 | $52,415 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Sierra 1500 wins.
F-150 wins if Towing weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | F-150 | 5% |
| Power | F-150 | 5% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Sierra 1500 | 18% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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